Damon Zdunich (pronounced “Za-doo-nich”) will bring a wealth of life experience to the Joliet City Council Chambers:
1965-1971
EDUCATION
- Farragut Grade School
1971-1982
EDUCATION
- Hufford Junior High School
- Joliet Catholic High School
- Joliet Junior College
(Arts/Science) - Northern Illinois University
B.S. Finance
DURING COLLEGE
- CECO Steel USW
Local 5889
Laborer - Marshall Fields
Sales and Loading Dock
1983-1995
FINANCE
- United Airlines
Financial Analyst - First National Chicago
Financial Analyst - Chicago Board of Trade
Treasuries Trader
MILITARY
- US Navy Officer Candidate
Basic Flight Training School, Pensacola - Glenview Naval Air Station,
Patwing-0472 Training Officer
1995-2005
MILITARY
- Kosovo Campaign
Lieutenant Commander
Aviation Operations
Sigonella, Sicily - Naval Air Reserve
Support Activity
Chicago,
TSC-0472 Executive Officer, Operations Officer
FINANCE
- Exelon Nuclear Accounting
2005-2015
MILITARY
- Naval Operation
Support Center
Chicago
VTU Commanding Officer
FINANCE
- Gelber Group
Commodities Accounting
BUSINESS
- Northern Illinois Hydropower
General Manager
CIVIC
- Croatian Cultural Club
Vice President
2015-2025
MILITARY
- Retired US Navy Reserve Commander
28 years service
CIVIC
- St. Joseph’s Church
Holy Name Society - St. Mary Nativity School
Board Member - Joliet Regional Port Authority
Board Member
BUSINESS
- Bishop’s Hill Winery
Founder/Partner